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DK55 HVS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

206,775 mi
Last recorded206,775 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 206,775 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 202,930 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

near side front suspension rubber bump stop is missing.

nearside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

nearside front inner sill is corroded/holed.

off side front inner sill is corroded/holed.

offside front headlamp dip beam image weak.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 202,921 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

near side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

near side front inner sill section corroded/holed.

near side front suspension rubber bump stop missing.

off side front headlamp dip beam image/aim weak.

off side front inner sill section corroded/holed.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 198,567 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

near side front inner sill corroded/holed.

off side front inner sill corroded/holed.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 198,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

near side front inner sill corroded/holed.

off side front inner sill corroded/holed.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 194,624 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 194,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 189,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various light sources at the rear centre upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 189,253 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet secondary retaining device is ineffective.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various light sources at the rear centre upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 185,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres deep cracks bald

front shock absorbers weak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 185,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres deep cracks bald

exhaust bracket broken

front propshaft missing

front shock absorbers weak

play nearside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 4 Sep 2015 178,158 miles

near side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear anti roll bar off and near side mounting bush's show play.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 178,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.

off side front tyre perished/cracked.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

rear anti roll bar off and near side mounting bush's show play.

service brake pedal anti slip rubber shows wear.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

at least 1 light source at the rear upper stop lamp is inoperative.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 167,804 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 167,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 149,950 miles

Slight freeplay N/S Steering rackend

Pass 10 Nov 2010 126,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,213 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 104,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,353 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 80,352 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DK55 HVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK55 HVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK55 HVS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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